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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.36, 33,826.74 and 13,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.36, 33,826.74 and 13,334.36 is: 18,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.36 : 33,826.74 = 13,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.36/33,826.74 = 13,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.36x = 33,826.74 × 13,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.36x = 451,057,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,057,928.79/24,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.24

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